Sinking Skin Flap Syndrome following Posttraumatic Hydrocephalus

Figure 1

(a) Computed tomography (CT) plain brain, axial view showing hyperdense collection along left subdural plane extending across frontal, temporal, and parietal regions. (b) Computed tomography (CT) plain brain, axial view showing dilated ventricles and herniation of brain from craniectomy site. (c) Computed tomography (CT) plain brain, axial view showing VP shunt in situ and excessively sunken brain at craniectomy site causing midline shift to right side. (d) Computed tomography (CT) plain brain, axial view on postoperative day 1, showing cranioplasty using flattened bone. Also, partial resolution of midline shift can be seen.